Budget Analysts Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $82,010 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.43
10th percentile $55,850
90th percentile $101,690
Employed locally 50
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,850
    25th
    $68,720
    50th (median)
    $82,010
    75th
    $87,280
    90th
    $101,690

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 97% Median Budget Analysts salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Budget Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,170
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $124,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Huntsville, AL $109,050

    Nearby metros — Budget Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $98,870
    Carson City, NV $88,170
    Greenville, NC $81,190
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $77,790
    Jacksonville, FL $74,960
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $74,840

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,120
    Project Management Specialists $96,260
    Human Resources Specialists $64,500
    Accountants and Auditors $79,460
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,620
    Management Analysts $90,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Reno, NV is $39.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.13 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Reno, NV is 6.7% below the national median of $87,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Budget Analysts in Reno?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $55,850 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,720.